MANJU

A wonderful snack treat that growing up, we were served in celebration of the New Year. There are very many different variations of manju, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. Some are served warm, right from the oven, but more traditionally at room temperature.

The traditional centers are stuffed with whole, mashed or pureed sweet azuki bean, but there are several places around the islands that have become well known for their “Home-Style” manju, filled with pineapple, apple and mango.